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Down Home Hush Puppies Recipe

Hush puppies is a classic side served at many get-togethers in the south. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted friends and family for decades.—Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min.YIELD:15 servings

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup self-rising flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large onion, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

Canola oil

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Add egg and buttermilk; stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not stir again.

2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2-3 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.